Château Sénéjac

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend

8.830 ratings
8.74 pro ratings
Haut-Médoc, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Tom Casagrande

Meh. Run-of-the-mill Bordeaux aromas of dried old leaves, scorched earth, and a bit of fruit. A little severe in the mouth, with little fruit and a dried, scorchy finish.

Meh. Run-of-the-mill Bordeaux aromas of dried old leaves, scorched earth, and a bit of fruit. A little severe in the mouth, with little fruit and a dried, scorchy finish.

Jun 6th, 2019
Dan R
9.1

What an interesting wine. First pour started off with some volatility on the nose, and a soupy, murky palate that hinted at porcini and decayed leaves as well as red fruit. I had low expectations for the bottle over the course of the evening, as it seemed ready to fall apart. Then the opposite happened - it came together, tightened up, to where the last glass was a elegant, refined, cohesive glass of red fruits with an herbal twinge. The VA remained, but this was very enjoyable nonetheless. Edit: reading notes on the same vintage below I wonder about the cork quality in this particular bottle

What an interesting wine. First pour started off with some volatility on the nose, and a soupy, murky palate that hinted at porcini and decayed leaves as well as red fruit. I had low expectations for the bottle over the course of the evening, as it seemed ready to fall apart. Then the opposite happened - it came together, tightened up, to where the last glass was a elegant, refined, cohesive glass of red fruits with an herbal twinge. The VA remained, but this was very enjoyable nonetheless. Edit: reading notes on the same vintage below I wonder about the cork quality in this particular bottle

Jan 29th, 2019
Jay Kline

Cassis, tobacco, green bell pepper. Super primary. Stiff tannin. Nice acid. Sénéjac is a dependable Bordeaux when you want a Bordeaux.

Cassis, tobacco, green bell pepper. Super primary. Stiff tannin. Nice acid. Sénéjac is a dependable Bordeaux when you want a Bordeaux.

Jan 30th, 2018
Sean Trapani

Founder/Educator Wine Fluent, Consultant ABC Fine Wines & Spirits

8.8

(**) excellent intro to left bank bordeaux with balanced fruit, tannin and acidity. All for $16 a bottle.

(**) excellent intro to left bank bordeaux with balanced fruit, tannin and acidity. All for $16 a bottle.

Jan 22nd, 2015
Joe McGee

Purchases at 153” Bin

Purchases at 153” Bin

Jul 14th, 2019
Koichi Hirano

I should have waited for 3 years

I should have waited for 3 years

Oct 29th, 2016
Nick Morgan

Ripe blackberry, vanilla & leather

Ripe blackberry, vanilla & leather

Apr 29th, 2016
Mark S.

Smooth taste with fruity density. @---, Margaux Marunouchi, 160224

Smooth taste with fruity density. @---, Margaux Marunouchi, 160224

Feb 24th, 2016
Alex Chang

Midium, no puckery, not heavy just enjoy it with every body for HH

Midium, no puckery, not heavy just enjoy it with every body for HH

Jan 6th, 2016
Travis W

OK-ish. Feels forced with over extracted black fruits and charred oak. Spend 50% more and get a much better wine.

OK-ish. Feels forced with over extracted black fruits and charred oak. Spend 50% more and get a much better wine.

Jul 18th, 2015